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A Collect for Times of Conflict with Those We Love
Lord Jesus, who was betrayed and assailed by those you love and came to save, let us not be surprised when we are likewise hated by those…
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A Collect to Trust in the Spirit’s Wisdom
Spirit of wisdom, by whom is all understanding for living, help us to trust that you will provide for us what we need at the appropriate…
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A Collect to Honor Jesus in Persecution
Lord Jesus, who was persecuted by those you came to save, let us not be surprised if we are also persecuted when we follow in your…
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A Collect to Not Be Surprised by Trouble
Lord of the heavenly host, whose power is greater than all we conceive of on earth, let us not be surprised by the troubles of this…
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A Collect to Escape False Teaching
God of wisdom, in whom is all knowledge and insight, keep us from being manipulated by false teachers and those who distort the truth….
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A Collect to Hold This World Lightly
Eternal God, who alone is unchangeable, teach us to hold lightly the things of this world, that when they crumble or are lost to the…
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A Collect to Take Courage in God
Lord of hosts, at whose command the earth moves in order to do your will, let us find our courage in your presence with us, that we might…
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A Collect to Escape Spiritual Pride
Lord God of glory, who humbled yourself by taking the nature of a servant, keep us from taking pride in our spiritual accomplishments and…
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A Collect for Strength to Do Good
Loving Father, who has comforted us through your grace, strengthen our hearts, and turn them toward your ways that we would be able to do…
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A Collect for Comfort and Hope
Lord Jesus Christ, who has loved us with eternal grace, give us comfort and hope that will not be crushed by the struggles of this world,…
